Letter: Send message with McAllister

The upcoming 5th Congressional District race may be one of the most important elections in our state history.

During uncertain times, Louisiana has a chance to send a message to the entire United States, but the only way we can do that is if we elect Vance McAllister.

Lately, it seems that the tireless mudslinging we have grown to hate from Louisiana politics has yet again reared its ugly head. McAllister is being attacked with people saying that he is "unqualified," and is "aligning with conservatives." I have to laugh when I read this nonsense.

McAllister is a veteran who served his country proudly for four years. Not because he was made to, but because he cares and loves this country and its people.

Correct me if I am wrong, but when serving for the greatest country and being taught to defend our freedom, do we not teach these men and women to be strong, able to make certain decisions in times of trial and tribulations that are for the good of the country and not the good of oneself? Has McAllister successfully grown several small businesses and created jobs for our community? In order to grow a business and create jobs, you must be able to balance and maintain a budget. You must have a vision and goals that need to be met to grow. You must consider not only your well-being but the others who are depending on you as well to feed their families and prosper.

Sounds kind of like what we need from a congressman? I think surely it's what my family and I are looking for, so I laugh when I hear the nonsense of Vance McAllister being "unqualified."

Then there are those who are throwing stones because people from the other side of the political aisle are supporting him. First of all, a candidate has no control over who supports him. How can Vance McAllister be at fault for people saying they will vote his way? Should he turn down any support? Or is the 5th District only made up of those who share the same views as the ones who are trying to demoralize McAllister?

Maybe everyone sees that the only way to fix a broken nation is to lose the party lines and start working together as Louisianians and as Americans. I read a letter published in The News-Star that said "Neil Riser has the endorsement of Sen. Elbert Guillory - according to Guillory's Facebook page. This should speak volumes alone."

And I agree: It says the establishment is scared to death that someone who may actually care about what the people want stands a great chance at winning this election. That the establishment is scared that the boys' club in Congress may be getting split up and an actual voice of the people is coming to town.

McAllister has stood strong on his views, and the one I respect him the most on is his faith. We need more people who publicly display the type of faith and values he possesses.

So my fellow Louisianians, let's send a message to the entire country that we are tired of a broken government and those who have been there and can't fix it. It's time for new blood. Remember the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. That is not what our great state needs, that is not what Congress needs, that is not what our nation needs. It starts with a message, it starts with voting for Vance McAllister.

How many times have we all said, the best thing to do is "fire them all and start fresh"?

Here is our chance to take the first step. Let's send an overwhelming united message to Washington.

Cassidy Riley

Calhoun

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Letter: Send message with McAllister

The upcoming 5th Congressional District race may be one of the most important elections in our state history.